Do you have an unopened gift?

You are now cleaning up all signs of Christmas.  The tree is coming down.  The lights on the front of the house have been removed. You're gathering all the gifts and boxes that were left under the tree all week. You notice there is one unopened box,  way in the back of the tree.  You pay attention to this package, which seems to be  the most beautiful package you have ever seen.  The paper is colorful.  Red and yellow stripes. The ribbon that makes the bow is white and glowing. There is almost an aura around the package.  You wonder to yourself, "how could I have missed this beautiful gift? Maybe I should open this gift in the privacy of my bedroom?" You quickly move to your room, you tear off the paper, you see the card...it reads, "with all my love, God". You push back the tissue paper. In the box is a strange , unusual machine, with the words " creative power".  In small letters at the bottom, read the words "First given on ___________".
The date embossed on the line in gold are the dates of your birth. (God gave you this gift when you were born and every year since then you have ignored the gift. Having been made in the image and likeness of God you have spiritual power to create the life you desire, all as a gift from God. (Matthew 7:11).
As the clock ticks off the moments of this year, 2011, be grateful and move into the next year with great intention and all the power God has given for you to create a life that honors God's gifts and blesses you and your world. It is time for you to believe that you are empowered by the Spirit of God to create.

Peace!